Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Who is the new L.G. of Delhi?
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Executive (President, PM, Governor, CM)· Prelims·
Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Taranjit Singh Sandhu as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, replacing Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Background
Taranjit Singh Sandhu is a former diplomat with over 35 years of experience in the Indian Foreign Service. He previously served as India's Ambassador to the United States and High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
Facts for Prelims
- PostTaranjit Singh Sandhu: Appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 5, 2026
- PostVinai Kumar Saxena: Predecessor of Taranjit Singh Sandhu as LG of Delhi
- FactTaranjit Singh Sandhu served over 35 years in the Indian Foreign Service
- PostTaranjit Singh Sandhu: Former Ambassador to the United States and High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional role and powers of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in the context of the federal structure of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional overlap: Conflict between LG's executive powers and the elected Delhi Government's authority
- Federal friction: Balancing the Union Territory's administrative requirements with the aspirations of a national capital
Keywords: Lieutenant Governor · Executive powers · Federalism · Union Territory · Administrative autonomy
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